Handling with care : processing special materials for exhibitions

摘要

This thesis examines how art non-profits process loaned objects for temporary andudtraveling exhibitions in the context of special or toxic materials. Safety guidelines,udemergency planning, and proper registration procedures for exhibitions in both museumsudand art non-profits are examined through a literature review and a survey of contentudexperts. The survey results indicate that a lack of implementation of safety guidelines andudprocedures exist in art non-profits, and that training to ensure staff safety is limited. It isudconcluded that art non-profits need to learn more about how to integrate museum safetyudpractices and procedures into their practices; should make use of Safety Data Sheetsud(SDS); and must provide better training to ensure the protection of the health of staffudinvolved in processing, unpacking, and installing exhibitions. Finally, recommendationsudon improving art non-profits??? safety protocols and awareness of occupational health areudpresented.